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[ad_1] Image copyright Reuters Samsung Electronics has apologised to shareholders for its role in a corruption case that led to South Korea’s president being impeached. “I’m sorry for the scandal,” chief executive Kwon Oh-hyun said at the company’s annual meeting in Seoul. Samsung Group boss Jay Y. Lee is accused of bribing a friend of […]

[ad_1] Image caption Apple’s special-edition red iPhone 7 and 7plus launch in over 40 countries, including China, on Friday Apple’s latest iPhone might be red, but it’s not Red in China. The special-edition version of the iPhone 7 and 7plus goes on sale in more than 40 countries, but China has done it slightly differently. […]

[ad_1] Image copyright Lightvert Image caption Blink and you’ll miss it Passers-by on a London street were recently amazed to see a fleeting image of a pink tongue protruding from fruitily plump lips, seemingly suspended in mid-air. It was the famous logo for the Rolling Stones and was part of an experiment by tech start-up […]

[ad_1] Image copyright EPA Image caption Game faces on: The drivers are gearing up for the new season Much has changed in Formula 1 since Lewis Hamilton took the chequered flag at last year’s season finale in Abu Dhabi. The reigning world champion, Nico Rosberg, has walked off into the sunset. The cars have evolved, […]

[ad_1] With Theresa May expected to invoke Article 50 next week, kickstarting the process for the UK to leave the EU, BBC News asks if businesses are changing their strategies to cope with Brexit. Tom Turner, boss of V12 Footwear, says the company is looking for business opportunities outside Europe. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] Rising stress levels for children in Asia are being blamed for all sorts of issues – from headaches to anxiety attacks and, in some cases, suicide. From this, there’s been a rise in demand for classes that teach kids meditation and mindfulness, among other relaxation techniques. Proponents say it helps children better cope with […]

[ad_1] Image copyright Getty Images London’s main share index gained ground on Thursday led by retailer Next, as investors reacted to its results. The FTSE 100 index ended the day 15.99 points or 0.22% ahead at 7,340.71. Next shares jumped by 8% despite the retailer reporting its first fall in annual profits for eight years, […]

[ad_1] Michael Eisner was chief executive of Walt Disney until 2005 Portsmouth are to enter into exclusive discussions with former Walt Disney chief executive Michael Eisner about a potential takeover of the club. Reports of Eisner, 75, and his Tornante Investment Group’s interest in the League Two club emerged on Monday. A 70-day negotiation and […]

[ad_1] Image copyright Eddie Stobart Lorry firm Eddie Stobart is listing its shares in London next month, a move that should value the firm at £550m. The company’s green and red trucks – each of them bearing a different woman’s name – are a mainstay of British motorways. It is returning to the stock market […]

[ad_1] Image copyright Getty Images Hundreds of jobs will be lost following a decision to close almost 160 RBS and NatWest branches. RBS blamed a “dramatic shift” in banking, with branch transactions falling 43% since 2010. In the same period, online and mobile transactions have increased by more than 400%. About 770 staff will be […]

[ad_1] Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Kenya’s government is initially seeking to raise $1.5m (£1.2m) from the mobile bonds Kenya has become the first country to exclusively sell government bonds to citizens via their mobile phones, as it seeks new ways of raising money. The country is already a pioneer in the use of […]

[ad_1] Image copyright Reuters If you want a clear explanation of what’s wrong with the retail sector, read Next’s results statement. Not a recommendation you’d hear very often, frankly, about most companies’ financial reporting. But rather than seeming designed to confuse and mislead, Next’s report crisply spells out the challenges it’s facing. And of course […]